Im here in Athens now. WOW, Athens is MASSIVE.
I got here at about noon today not having slept for a night... I felt exactly the same as I did the last time I was backpacking and get to London and pulled an all nighter.
Next time I will make a mental note to get the name and number of MORE THAN ONE hostel if I dont' reserve.. which I didn't do in Athens (the only city that I didn't). So it turned out all the dorm rooms were taken, I was hussled into taking a 40 euro private room... and at first I started walking around to find another place, but I was tired, my bag was heavy and I was like - fuck it, I'll just get hte private room. And it was a GOOD idea, cuz the room is nice and the view is awesome.
I started off being a little lonely today, but after I took a nap it was ALL good. Toward the end of the day I didn't mind at all.
I went up to the Acropolis around 4:30 and stayed until about 7:30... it was pretty awesome. The buildings themselves were not as impressive and I hyped them up in my mind, but the view of the city and the Greek islands is just amazing. When you look out into the sea, you see the island rising in the distance, like floating mountains... very beautiful.
I just bought a bottle of Ouzo, and I'm gonna see if I can find some drinkign buddies at the hostel tonight. Probably have another kebab for dinner.
If I don't find anything interested to do tomorrow (since I already did the Acroypolis), I might just head out to the Islands early. We'll see.
Peace,
J
PS I am seeing a surprising amount of Chiense tourists in athens... hong kong people, CBCs (or ABCs) and straight up mainlanders. Mainlanders will pose for pictures with street performers... not just one of them, but every one in the group of 5 had to have one! I was like, is that really necessary.... anyways...
And oh man, the European girls are hoottttt
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sounds like you're having fun. and yes i'm gonna be checking up on you regularly!
how's it going communcation-wise? you beefing up on your greek?
Jason, man everyone who has been to Europe knows that quasi-lonely, slightly off kilter feeling. In 24 hours you will be as good as new.
Kebabs in Athens and strolling around the Acropolis. Life doesn't get any better!
Enjoy it man!
--Joey
Thanks Joe. Yeah I am getting used to it a little more... if anything its very very chilling. And met some random friends at the hostel so its all good =)
Candace - I am totally unprepared for Greece... i didn't even bring the greece sections out of my guidebook (which I am regretting right now since I dunno what to do other than the Acropolis). I don't know any Greek, but everyone speaks english and all the signs are marked in English.... sort of like Hong Kong...
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